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Leadership & Communication
Using leadership skills to boost workplace morale
Poor staff morale can be a common problem for managers, but by using the right leadership skills you can give the working environment a boost. Disgruntled workers are less likely to be productive and can even bring previously high-performing employees down with them. This makes tackling poor morale a priority, but remember that your attitude…
8 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
The best ways to overcome podium anxiety
It is common for people to feel nervous ahead of an important presentation or speech. In fact, statistics show more people fear public speaking than death! However, with the right preparation and approach, you can deliver your next address with the confidence and authority of a professional speaker. Here are some of the best ways…
7 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Minute by minute shipping: will online retail be taken over by the same-day delivery promise?
Amazon tried it. Google is starting to do it. And most of us have dabbled in the offerings of the Iconic. But is the promise of same-day shipping a major decision factor for consumers? And is it cost-effective enough to justify the speed? We've taken a look at the latest same-day delivery promises and broken down the…
4 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: Paul Mitchell
Paul Mitchell has spent the last 13 years working on programs to improve fragility fracture care and prevention throughout the world. Paul has published extensively on implementation of Fracture Liaison Services and was an author of the 2012 IOF World Osteoporosis Day Report on the ‘Capture the Fracture’ Campaign. Prior to emigrating from the UK…
4 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Fracking ‘the best green option of this decade’
Fracking could be one of the best green options of the decade, one industry commentator has argued. Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center and author of The Skeptical Environmentalist, wrote in an article for USA Today that fracking has led to a "dramatic transition" to natural gas. This shift is important for environmentalists…
4 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-Up: Phil Mumford
With light rail stations starting to pop up across the Gold Coast and 75 per cent of the track already laid, it's not surprising that the CEO behind Queensland’s first light rail system is an extremely experienced leader of organisations and people and an exceptional problem solver with outstanding influencing skills. The award-winning $1.2 billion…
3 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
ARA reveals “dramatic rise” in rail use
There has been a "dramatic rise" in the use of rail across all market segments, according to the Australasian Rail Association (ARA). An ARA-commissioned report, which featured contributions from 22 rail organisations, showed freight, light rail and passenger activity all increased in 2012 when compared with the previous year. The news is likely to be…
3 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Developing urban rail in Africa – What needs to happen?
With the inaugural Urban Rail Africa conference being held in December, we had the opportunity to chat with rail industry leaders Dave van der Meulen, Managing Member, Railway Corporate Strategyand Leonard Ejimogu, Executive Director (projects) Transurb to hear their thoughts on the work that is required to realise the vision of world-class passenger services and urban…
3 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Top companies ‘have strategies for leadership development’
The world's best companies for leadership development often have one characteristic in common - they encourage leadership skills at all levels of the organisation. This is according to a new study by global consulting firm Hay Group, which listed the top businesses for leadership across the globe. At the top of the rankings was Procter…
3 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
What is the first step when considering a move to a 7 day health service?
The successful implementation of a new model of care requires careful and strategic planning. Some of the speakers from our Developing a 7 Day Health Service conference took the time to share their experience and told us about their organisation’s first steps or considerations when they embarked on their journey towards a 7 day health…
2 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
